STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Recall furnace types.

 II.     Locate furnace components.

 III.    Explain component operation and purpose.

 IV.     Service furnaces following PPMCA guidelines.

 V.      Troubleshoot a standing pilot system.

 VI.     Troubleshoot a intermittent ignition system.

 VII.    Troubleshoot a hot surface ignition system

 VIII.   Recall code

 IX.     Identify problems resulting from poor installation.

 X       Understand flame rectification.

 XI.     Differentiate types of ignition modules.

 XII.    Understand the sequence of operation of a furnace.

 XIII.   Troubleshoot a hot water heating system.

 XIV.    Wire zone valves and their controls.

 XV.     Utilizing Simutech software, troubleshoot three scenarios.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Furnace Types

         A.      Standing pilot systems.

         B.      Intermittent ignition systems.

         C.      Hot surface ignition systems.

 II.     Servicing furnaces

         A.      Pikes Peak Mechanical Contractor¿s Association (PPMCA) Guidelines

         B.      Component servicing

         C.      Controls servicing

 III.    Troubleshooting furnaces

         A.      Standing pilot systems.

         B.      Intermittent ignition systems.

         C.      Hot surface ignition systems.

 IV.     Simutech Software

         A.      How to use software.

         B.      Troubleshooting using software.

         C.      Performing three scenarios.

 V.      UMC

         A.      Recall codes.

         B.      Code as it pertains to performance of unit.

         C.      Code enforcement

 VI.     Hot Water Heating Systems

         A.      Basic components

         B.      Sequence of operation.

         C.      Installation.

         D.      Troubleshooting